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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,688.20, 686,720.10 and 458,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,688.20, 686,720.10 and 458,688.20 is: 686,720.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,688.20 : 686,720.10 = 458,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,688.20/686,720.10 = 458,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,688.20x = 686,720.10 × 458,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,688.20x = 314,990,406,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,990,406,572.82/458,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,720.10

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